Amplifying Momentum Among the Health Sector for Environmental Justice and Climate Action

Join the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments and the Mid-Atlantic Center for Children’s Health and the Environment for Amplifying Momentum Among the Health Sector for Environmental Justice & Climate Action. Health professionals are advocates for holistic well-being. With historic progress and investments in environmental justice and climate action, it’s an opportune time for health professionals in the Mid-Atlantic to amplify progress by supporting climate and health at a state, local, and community level.

Held at the Inn at Villanova University, this unique program is designed to inspire, educate, and equip nurses and other health professionals with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities to amplify leadership towards advancing climate action for public health, environmental justice, and communities.

Conference Objectives: 

• Comprehensive Understanding: Describe the intricate relationship between environmental factors and public health. Identify the impact of pollution and environmental harms on individuals and communities. 
• Nursing/Health Professional Action: Articulate how health professionals can be catalysts for positive change in environmental health. Understand the role and opportunities for health professionals in creating sustainable, resilient, and healthy communities.
• Collaboration and Networking: Engage with a community of like-minded health dedicated to advancing environmental health. Network with other health professionals to share insights and experiences.

Time	Session Details
10:00 -10:15	Welcome
10:15 – 11:00	Keynote by Poune Saberi
11:00 – 12:00	Topic: EJ Panel #1 Moderator Hannah Noel, RN, BSN Steve Luxton, Energy Coordinating Agency  Daniel Smith  Kate Hoffer
12:00 – 1:15	Lunch and Networking
1:15 – 1:30	Chair yoga and Mindfulness
1:30 – 2:30	Topic: IRA Panel #2  Moderator: Sarah Bucic Bobby Boyd from DOE Flora Cardoni  Octavia “Penny” Dryden
2:30 – 2:45	Break
2:45 – 3:45	Topic: Health with Specific actions Panel #3  Moderator Millie Elia Erin Kitt-Lewis   Sarah Bucic Monica Harmon
3:45 – 4:00	HIghlights and Takeaways – Ruth McDermott Levy
4:00 – 5:00	Reception and Networking
5:00 – 6:30	MOVIE Topic: Film “Trash and Burn”  Moderator: Ruth McDermott-Levy, Zulene Mayfield  Bilal Motley Erin Johnson Takia Nelson

All health professionals and students are welcome! CE will be provided for nurses. Included in the registration fee is lunch (buffet-style catering) and hors d’oeuvres plus 1 complementary bar ticket for those 21 years and older at the reception.

Scholarships are available for both general admission and student general admission tickets. Please reach out to cara@envirn.org to request a scholarship.